The Spent Penny

Thursday, November 25, 2004

Welcome!!

Spurred on my my friend Amy, I've decided to start a blog. I've wanted to for some time now, and in many caffeine-induced late nights, I know I've registered with many hosts, then promptly forgot my username and password. Oh, if I could find all those old singular posts written somewhere between 3 and 5 am. I'm sure it would be rather interesting.

I don't have anything especially interesting to say tonight. It was pretty much a normal Thanksgiving. I went to my folks place (which was hardly a trek, they live right down the street from me) where I had my thanksgiving dinner with my immediate family, with the addition of my Grandparents, and our friend Tricia (who actually pretty much counts as family.) Turkey, mashed potatoes, a crapload of orange vegetables, you know the drill.

This year, however, I found myself a little more emotional than usual. It kinda hit me by surprise. I'm not going to go into all the things that I'm thankful for tonight. But, I will say that it's just incredible to look back on myself even a year ago. And then to take a snapshot of myself tonight. The pictures just don't match up!!! Literally and physically. Now, I'm working again, planning on moving soon, and excited and optimistic for my future.

Thankful is not the word. It goes way beyond that.